1、河北省石家庄市第二中学2020-2021学年高二英语上学期寒假作业（第8天）一.词汇运用1. faith (n.) adj. _ adv. _ 2. convention(n.) adj. _3. possess (vt.) n. _4. coincidence (n.) adj. _5. predict (vt.) n. _6. effective (adj.) adv. _ 7. evident (adj.) n. _8. convince (vt.) adj.（令人信服的）_ adj.（信服的）_9. exhibit (vt.)n. _ 10. prefer(vt.) n. _二. 单句
2、填空1. As far as I know, a large company is in the _ (possess) of him.2. The design appeals _ all ages and social groups. 3. _ (aim) at promoting the friendship, an out-of-class activity was held the other day.4. A great deal of progress _ (make) over the last several decades in health, education and
3、peace.5. As time _ (go) by, the boy is getting increasingly impatient with his girlfriend. 6. Child _ I am, I know how to help the fallen elders up.7. _ (consequence), this text will describe only the most important ones,_ (start) from the sixth century AD.8. Nowadays it is typical of a young genera
4、tion _(take) it for granted that parents should meet whatever they desire.9. They are accepted _ the beginning of _we call “modern art”.10. Present at the evening party _ (be) our favorable professor.11. But for your instruction, I _ (not make) such great progress.12. Without your help, I _(fulfill)
5、 the task on time.13. Among all these flowers _ (include) a kind of red rose, which was given by my friend.14. _ matters most in learning English is enough practice.15. _ (convince) of his honesty, the president decided to depend on him _ (carry) out the secret mission.16. On the top of the hill _(s
6、tand) a temple dating back to Ming Dynasty. 17. I would rather _ (go) to work after my graduation, but my father would rather I _ (go) abroad for further education.18. Mary has a _ (prefer) for music and she could play many kinds of instruments at an early age.19. If we _ (book) a table earlier, we
7、wouldnt be standing here in a queue.20. The reputation of this museum lies _ the variety of its art collection.21. The book written by Mr. Jackson appealed to people in all walks of life, _(make) it the bestseller in England.22. Its high time that we _(adopt) different approaches to solving the soci
8、al problem.23. He attempted _ (compete) for the position of chairman of the Students Union.三. 阅读理解AIt was an autumn day, and 1 was standing in the kitchen, hanging my head over the counter and trying to figure out how many calories were in a bowl of homemade yogurt and fruit. And I felt annoyed.I wa
9、s 16, and my best friend and I had gone to our first Weight Watchers meeting. It was the trend in the mid-1980s，and even though I was an athlete, like many teen girls, I didnt necessarily like what I saw in the mirror. But after a week or so of recording every meal and snack and calculating the calo
10、ries, I had had enough. I went back to my routine of chowing whatever I wanted, running and skiing, and let that be that. And its still pretty much what I do; as long as the workouts are regular and the food is whole and balanced, my bodys set point hasnt varied for years.The weight loss trend of th
11、ree decades agofull of scales and counting calorieshas fallen away. Now fasting is popular. The ways to keep fit vary: on the 5:2 diet a person eats for five days and fasts for two days each week, while the 18:6 refers 10 fasting for 18 hours and then eating within a six-hour window each day.In this
12、 issue, Associate Editor Mark Barna tries to understand the science behind the fasting plans. Researchers have found that animals like monkeys age more slowly after years of eating less, and in the lab in humans, they saw improvements in a number of signs that indicate risk of some hard to cure dise
13、ases. The hope for healthy weight loss isnt over yet, but at least now the calculators dont have to be out at every meal.4. What made the author annoyed?A. Her body was not as strong as an athletes.B. There were too many calories in the yogurt and fruit.C. The Weight Watches meeting was not necessar
14、y for her.D. She had to work out the calories in every meal and snack.5. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “chowing”?A. Eating.B. Doing C. Cooking. D. Choosing. 6. How do people keep fit now? A. They limit the calories they take in.B. They lose weight only.C. They fast daily or
15、weekly.D. They eat enough every day.7. What do we know about the researchers finding in this passage?A. People grow more slowly if they eat less.B. People are healthier if they eat less.C. People have stopped losing weight now.D. People calculate their food for every meal.BTheres a word of wellness
16、Ive loved for years. Its HALT: the idea that if you want to be calm and content, never let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely or tired. Researchers are increasingly looking more closely at the“L”in“HALT”, with one report presented to the American Psychological Association finding that long-term
17、loneliness might be a greater public health risk than obesity.Loneliness is a problem with many faces. Some people are alone most of the timedata collected by the United Kingdom found that 200,000 people over the age of 75 had not had a conversation with a friend or a relative in more than a month.
18、But some people feel lonely even in a crowded room, disconnected from meaningful relationships even though their days are filled with people.To me, walking a positive path means walking alongside otherspeople who lift our spirits, share our values, challenge us to grow and learn and bring us joy. Bu
19、t social satisfaction doesnt come automatically or even easily to too many people. And in our age of individualized electronic devices, social media and text-based communication, it can be harder than ever to feel truly connected to others.I was so heartened to read that recently the British Parliam
20、ent (议会) has created a “Minister for Loneliness” position to promote research, education and principles so as to cure what some researchers call “the loneliness disease”. More and more doctors in America are also screening adult patients for loneliness at annual physical examinations, which is anoth
21、er promising sign.With proper social support and community participation, loneliness can be prevented from happening. If you are feeling lonely, make a list of your daily routines and ask yourself how you could add more social interactions to each day. Try reaching out for volunteer opportunities, c
22、lubs and organizations to join and old friendships to renew. If you are struggling, ask a consultant to help you identify your social obstacles and overcome them.8. What is paragraph 2 mainly talking about?A. Aging population in Britain. B. Strange behavior of people.C. Different types of loneliness
23、. D. Social communication in Britain.9. What does the author think makes people feel lonely?A. Pressure from challenging work. B. Living far away from each other.C. Fewer visits to relatives. D. Popularity of digital devices.10. How does the author feel about “the loneliness disease”？A. It is avoida
24、ble. B. It is hard to cure.C. It needs official support most. D. It relies on doctors work.11. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. Building a Close Relationship B. Fighting Against LonelinessC. The Risk of Being Lonely D. Measures of Avoiding LonelinessCFrom violent videos to game addiction
25、, the risks seems to grow as technology becomes part of everyday life, leaving many parents feeling at a loss. The good news is that there are simple and effective ways parents can turn when it comes to keeping their children safe online.Most kids dont fully understand the problem of screen addictio
26、n. So help them correct early signs by setting rules, including a “no screen time” rule during the evenings, or a “no phone” rule during family activities. Other steps include setting tech-free zones in the house, such as the bedroom and the bathroom, encouraging children to spend more time enjoying
27、 real-world activities.Parental controls are an effective way to prevent addictive habits at home. But when children are at school, or travelling on the bus, there are plenty of moments that leave kids alone with their smart phones or devices. Its very easy for kids to get lost in the vast depths of
28、 the Internet, in which they can often end up on sites that are extremely inappropriate. In such cases, Yomojo FamilyEye is a good choice. Once downloaded to their smart phones, it can help parents monitor and manage childrens social media usage, control website usage, adjust app limits and track lo
29、cation straight from their own mobile phones. It was designed to be super-simple and gives peace of mind that the kids are being protected from unwanted content.As we know, children are like sponges (海绵), watching their parents habits, as well as how they interact with the world around them - includ
30、ing how they use smart phones, tablets and, laptops. Put simply, be the role, model your child needs. If children see their parents breaking the rules, whats stopping them from breaking them themselves?Parents should speak to their children about the possible traps of abusing technology, so that the
31、y are equipped with the skills to help them keep away from potential dangers. Also regular conversations can update their children on safety tips, such as teaching them to protect their privacy, i.e. to never give away their personal information online nor to open links from people they dont know.12
32、. What does the second paragraph mainly talk about?A. Enjoying real-world activities at home. B. Places of children using their smart phones.C. Reasons for parental control on childrens habits.D. Setting rules to prevent childrens screen addiction.13. What is Yomojo FamilyEye? A. An electronic watch
33、. B. A special computer. C. An application program. D. A home monitor.14. Which of the following best shows the structure of the text? A B C D 15. What can be a suitable title for the text?A. How to keep children safe onlineB. How to update safety tips for children C. Some fftv w f ung mrt hn D. Par
34、ental control on childrens online learning四. 七选五（一） Learning how to use new words well will make it easier to learn a language and make you more knowledgeable. 16 . If you are committed to building your vocabulary, set a goal for yourself. Try to learn three new words a day and use them in your spee
35、ch and writing. With great efforts, you can learn several thousand new words that you will remember and use.Write more. 17 . Actively exercising your writing muscles will keep your vocabulary strong. Write letters to old friends and use lots of specific details. 18 If you typically avoid composing m
36、emos or writing group emails or participating in group discussions, change your habits and write more. You might as well get paid while you are building your vocabulary.Use flash cards or post-it notes around your house. If youre going to make a habit of learning new words, try some simple memorizat
37、ion techniques. Hang post-its with the definition of a particular word you hope to memorize above the coffee maker, so you can study it while making your morning cup. 19 Even if youre watching TV or doing other activities, keep some flash cards with you and study your new words.Use accurate adjectiv
38、es and precise nouns. The best writers aim to keep it short and accurate. Get out the dictionaries and use the most accurate words possible in your sentences. 20 . A word is a useful addition to your vocabulary if it reduces the number of the words in a sentence.A. Have a goalB. Set an exampleC. Don
39、t use three words when one will doD. Start keeping a diary; if you dont, or start a blogE. Consider taking on more writing tasks at workF. Stick a new word to each house plant so you can study while wateringG. It also pays to create a good habit of guessing what the writer is really trying to say（二）
40、How to clean your dirty laptopYou know your laptop is dirty. But whens the last time you cleaned it? 21 The keys are clean, the screen is free of smudges (污迹) and you fall in love with that three-year-old laptop all over again.Gather your supplies“You dont need much to clean a computer,” said Jolie
41、Kerr, a cleaning expert. “I use exactly four things to keep my laptop clean: Rubbing alcohol, microfiber cloths, cotton swabs (棉签) and canned air.” 22 Theyll work fine, but theyre probably overpriced compared with what you have at home.Start with the inside 23 If there are visible dust bunnies in th
42、e vents, youve let it go far too long without a cleaning. In that case, you may want to open it up or take it to a repair shop for an in-depth cleaning.Wipe down the outside 24 “ The most critical thing when cleaning a laptop or desktop computer is to apply the cleaning product to the tool youre usi
43、ng to clean, never ever directly onto the computer,” Ms. Kerr said.Get rid of bad smellLets say you have a particularly terrible case of dirty laptop, and even after the above steps, your laptop still carries the bad smells. Getting rid of those is a challenge. 25 For that, you can turn to the world
44、s best natural deodorizer (除臭剂): Charcoal.A. Next comes the fun part: Making that laptop shine again.B. Then, take your computer apart and check it carefully.C. Dont bother with specialty cleaners you see at electronics stores.D. Once youve gathered your tools, its time to start cleaning the inside.
45、E. They also make nice add-on gifts for those in need of a new computer.F. Cleaning the surface can help, but a lot of those smells may also be inside.G. Using a freshly cleaned laptop is almost as satisfying as getting a new one.五. 读后续写抄写阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。Jennywas a pretty eight-year-ol
46、d girl.One day when she and her mother were checking outat the grocery store, Jenny saw a plasticpearl necklace, by which she was totally defeated. How eagerly she wanted it! But when she saw the price, her heart sank a little. She gathered up her courage and asked her mother if she would buy it for
47、 her. Her mother said, “Well, it is a pretty necklace, but it costs an awful lot of money. I can buy you the necklace, but when we get home, we should make up a list of housework that you can do to pay for the necklace.” Jenny agreed immediately, feeling a burst of joy. So her mother bought the pear
48、l necklace for her. Jenny worked on her housework determinedly and earnestly every day. Soon Jenny paid off the pearls.Jenny had a very lovingdaddy. When Jenny went tobed,he would read Jenny her favorite story. One night when he finished the story, he said, “Jenny, do youloveme?” “Oh, yes, Daddy, yo
49、u know I love you.” the little girl saiddelightedly, with a broad smile on her face. “Well, then,giveme your pearls.” Hearing that, Jenny froze there, an anxious expression twisting her face. “Oh! Daddy, not my pearls! But you can have Rosy, myfavoritedoll. Remember her? You gave her to me last year
50、 for my birthday. Okay?” “Oh no, darling, thats okay.” Her father brushed her cheek with akiss, gently and calmly. “Good night, little one.”A week later, her father once again asked Jenny after her story, “Do you love me?” “Oh yes, Daddy, you know I love you.” the little girl murmured softly, trying
51、 to escape from her fathers eyes. “Well, then, give me your pearls.” “Oh, Daddy, not my pearls! But you can have Ribbons, my toy horse. Do you remember her? She is my favorite.” The little girl begged. “No, thats okay,” her father said, smiling broadly and sweetly and brushed her cheek again with a
52、kiss. “God bless you, little one. Sweet dreams.”Paragraph 1：Several days later, when Jennys father came in to read her story, Jennywas waiting anxiously for him on the bed._Paragraph 2：Holding the plastic pearl his daughter offered, the father dragged out a blue box._英语作业第8天一. 词汇运用1. faithful faithf
53、ully 2. conventional 3. possession 4. coincident 5. prediction 6. effectively 7. evidence 8. convincing convinced 9. exhibition 10. preference二. 单句填空1. possession 2. to 3. Aiming 4. has been made 5. goes 6. as 7. Consequently starting 8. to take 9. as what 10. was/is 11. wouldnt have made 12. wouldn
54、t have fulfilled 13. is included 14. What 15. Convinced to carry/carrying 16. stands 17. go went 18. preference 19. had booked 20.in 21. making 22. adopted/should adopt 23. to compete 三. 阅读理解4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. A 15. B四. 七选五A: 16. A 17. D 18. E 19. F 20. CB: 21.
55、 G 22. C 23. D 24. A 25.F； 五. 读后续写抄写Paragraph 1： Several days later, when Jennys father came in to read her story, Jennywas waiting anxiously for him on thebed.When listening to the story, Jenny was totally absent-minded, with her hands holdingthe necklacetightly and firmly. When the story came to a
56、n end, unexpectedly, Jenny offered her beloved necklace to her father, with her fingers trembling automatically. No one knew what the necklace meant to her. She whispered to her father, softly and gently, “Daddy, you know Iloveyou more than the necklace.” Then, the necklace slid into her fathers han
57、ds determinedly.Paragraph 2：Holding the plastic pearl his daughter offered, the father dragged out a blue box.Much to Jennys amazement, a beautiful realpearl necklacelay peacefully in the box, which set her heart racing. Jenny froze there, a thrilled expression twisting her face. Before Jenny was able to say something,her father brushed a warmkisson her face and gathered her into his arms. Holding the genuine necklace in her hand, Jenny lifted her lip, tears beginning to blur her vision.
